All of the Following Occur During the Follicular Phase of the Ovarian

question 55

Multiple Choice

All of the following occur during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle EXCEPT

• A) FSH stimulates follicle development
• B) estrogen levels are increasing
• C) menstruation occurs
• D) the uterine lining begins repair
• E) progesterone levels are increasing

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Definitions:

Glycosidic Bond

A covalent bond that joins a carbohydrate molecule to another molecule, which may be another carbohydrate or a different type of molecule.

Hydroxyl Group

Polar functional group; abbreviated —OH.

Weakly Acidic

Describing a substance that has a slightly acidic pH, typically close to neutral but below 7 on the pH scale.

Electronegative Oxygen

Refers to the characteristic of oxygen to attract electrons towards itself, making it a potent oxidizing agent.